Authorities: Taser needed to bring down fugitive in Allentown

Five police officers and the use of a Taser were needed to restrain a fugitive trying to escape custody in Allentown, according to court documents.

A criminal complaint against 29-year-old Brian Walbert says the incident happened following a traffic stop in the 500 block of Chew St. on Nov. 5.

Court documents say Walbert was initially pulled over by police for driving a Mercedes with an expired registration. During the stop, Walbert allegedly provided fake identification, but police recognized him as a wanted person.